Are you interesting in the criteria for an award? Thinking about applying for an award? Click below and link to the award applications and information.
Still have questions? Contact your local dietetic association's nominating committee chairperson listed at the bottom of this page.
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The PADA Nominating Committee is going green...
Nominations for awards will be limited to no more than 10 pages (not including CV or resume). Three ring binders will no longer be accepted. This will save on postage and paper waste. There is no need to send in supporting material for awards such as pictures or certificates; simply list your accomplishments. Publications can be listed with a sentence about where the committee can find them. You may keep them online or, if necessary, send a copy to the committee electronically.
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Two very important details when completing award applications:
- HAVE APPROPRIATE SIGNATURES (nominee and/or district president)
- INCLUDE 6 COPIES WITH ORIGINAL APPLICATION
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Please send completed application packet to:
PADA
96 Northwoods Blvd., Ste. B2
Columbus, Ohio 43235
Phone - 614-436-6136
PADA Awards
Each year it is the privilege of the PA State nominating committee to review
applications from Dietitians throughout the state who qualify for the various
Awards and scholarships.
Following is a summary of the awards and scholarships which are available.
The Outstanding Dietitian (Word File) -
the highest honor bestowed upon a member of the Pennsylvania Dietetic Association, recognizes a Pennsylvania dietitian whose leadership and service is exemplary and whose contributions to PADA and the public have been longstanding and exceptional.
Deadline January 15, 2012
The Keystone Award (Word File)
recognizes Pennsylvania dietitians who have through their leadership ability demonstrated outstanding professional standards to serve and advance the aims of the PADA.
Deadline January 15, 2012
Please note: By clicking on the following award names, you will be directed to the ADA website. You will need to login with your ADA member number or username and personal password
The Recognized Young Dietitian Award
is presented to members of the Association who are 35 years of age or younger who have demonstrated leadership qualities and performance in public relations, research, community outreach, management, legislation, education, and other areas related to the profession, on the job and in the community.
* By clicking on the name of the award above you will be directed to the ADA website. You can learn more about the award and download the application from the ADA site. Note there is a difference in deadline dates. Your application must be submitted by the deadline for PADA noted here.
Deadline January 15, 2012
The Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year Award
honors the contributions of diet technicians to the profession. Award recipients have demonstrated leadership qualities and performance in the Association or their employment through clinical nutrition, food service management, education, career guidance, legislation and public relations.
* By clicking on the name of the award above you will be directed to the ADA website. You can learn more about the award and download the application from the ADA site. Note there is a difference in deadline dates. Your application must be submitted by the deadline for PADA noted here.
Deadline January 15, 2012
The Emerging Dietetic Leader Award
recognizes the activities and competence of dietitians regardless of their age, who have made distinctive contributions early in their career to the ADA.
* By clicking on the name of the award above you will be directed to the ADA website. You can learn more about the award and download the application from the ADA site. Note there is a difference in deadline dates. Your application must be submitted by the deadline for PADA noted here.
Deadline January 15, 2012
The Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award
recognizes the excellence of educators in the American Dietetics Association accredited and approved dietetic education programs.
* By clicking on the name of the award above you will be directed to the ADA website. You can learn more about the award and download the application from the ADA site. Note there is a difference in deadline dates. Your application must be submitted by the deadline for PADA noted here.
Deadline November 13, 2011
The Outstanding Dietetics Student Award
recognizes emerging leadership and achievement of students enrolled in ADA-accredited and approved dietetics education programs and encourages participation in the Association.
* By clicking on the name of the award above you will be directed to the ADA website. You can learn more about the award and download the application from the ADA site. Note there is a difference in deadline dates. Your application must be submitted by the deadline for PADA noted here.
Deadline January 15, 2012
ADA Scholarships - General Information
ADA Scholarships
Scholarships are available from The American Dietetic Association Foundation. All require ADA membership.
PADA contributes funds to ADAF for two endowed scholarships, which require PA state residency:
- Billye June Eichelberger Scholarship
- Sara Parks Scholarship
* By clicking on the link above you will be directed to the ADA website. You can learn more about the scholarships and download the application from the ADA site.
Application forms are due to the ADA office as noted on the ADA website.
For criteria and applications for ADA Scholarships, click here.
PADA Foundation Scholarships:
General Scholarship (Word file)
Provides a scholarship to a member of PADA who wishes to become eligible for registration through an internship, a coordinated program, or an AP4 program.
Deadline
March 4 , 2012
Diversity Scholarship (Word file)
Provides a scholarship to a minority student in an underrepresented racial group, who is pursuing an Associate or Bachelor degree in food and nutrition science to become a dietetic technician registered or registered dietitian.
Deadline
March 4 , 2012
Annual Meeting Stipend criteria & application (Word File)
Are you a student who is registered for the 2012 AME? If so, Consider applying for the student stipend. It can help offset the cost of the AME and connect you to a member of PADA.
Provides a stipend to student members of the PADA who attend the PADA Annual Member Meeting.
Deadline April 1, 2012
2011-2012 PADA Nominating Committee:
Northwest: Rosanne Rust, MS, RD, LDN
Pittsburgh: Sandra Carpenter, MEd, MS, RD, LDN, CDE, CNSD
Central: Macy Reall, MS, RD, LDN, CDE
Lehigh: Margaret Fitzgerald, MS, RD, CDE, LDN
Northeast: Mary Babcock, MS, RD, LDN
Philadelphia (Chair): Beth Wright, MS, RD, CSP, LDN
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